Hottest Prom Trends with Seventeen Magazine

It'salmost time for prom season and David's Bridal and Seventeen Magazine haveteamed up to give aspiring teen designers a chance to sketch their dream promdress and win a 'dream prize.' Executive Editor of Seventeen Magazine, Joanna Saltzhas all the hottest prom trends.

JS:Well we teamed up with David's Bridal to create the 'sketch your prom dress'contest, High School students across the country submitted sketches along witha 100 word essay about their design inspiration. Our editors and design expertsjudged the entries and America weighed in too and the winner... Samantha Bryant,17 from Fairfax, Va. With this fabulous sketch, she was inspired by Vincent VanGogh's painting 'starry night' and David's Bridal developed, manufactured andis now selling in select stores for 249 dollars.

Suchan on-trend midnight-blue glitter beaded ballgown. It sparkles and shines justlike the night sky...empire waist that creates a flattering silouette, halterneckline -so elegant. 

Whatare some of the other trends we'll be seeing for prom this year?

JS:Bold colors prints like this one... And on the other side of thespectrum...Pretty ethereal flesh tones, pastels and white in tulle, lace andother soft sheer fabrics, romantic and pretty.

Embellishmentsare back---all over sequin, gems and any kind of fun glitzy sparkle for theparty girl who wants to stand out and likes bling.

Whatabout accessories?

Checkout all these looks and more at select davids bridal stores and online atdavidsprom.com.